Interphase
The process of copying genetic information
DNA replication
The phase of the cell cycle where the nucleus divides in two
Mitosis
At the end of this phase, the original cell has divided into ___ cells
Two
At the end of this phase, the original cell has divided into ___ cells
Four
Something that pretends to be real science but isn't true
Pseudoscience
Organelle replication happens during
Gap 2 (G2)
The order of the phases of mitosis
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
Genetic variation comes from
Crossing over
The cells created in mitosis are genetically ___, but the cells created in meiosis are genetically ___
Identical; unique
The properties of water are caused from this type of bond
Hydrogen bonds
The phase after Gap 1 (G1)
Synthesis (S) phase
Cells that have uncontrolled cell division
Cancer cells
In prophase I is the parent cell is haploid or diploid?
Diploid
Are the produced cells diploid or haploid?
Haploid
This monomer makes up proteins
Amino acids
External factors that can help a cell know when to divide
Chemical signals
Substances that promote the development of cancer
Carcinogens
Which type of cell undergoes meiosis?
Gametes
This happens in meiosis II but not meiosis I
Adenine pairs with _____
Cytosine pairs with _____
Thymine; guanine
Programmed cell death
Apoptosis
Organelles that help coordinate cell division
Centrioles
Chromosomes align ____ __ ____ during metaphase I
Side by side
If an organism has 16 chromosomes in their body cells, the combined total chromosomes of all four cells created after meiosis is
32
Function of microtubules
Responsible for movement within the cell